Illinois High School Baseball - Marion holds off Murphysboro
March 16, 2023: Marion, IL 62959 Marion Wildcats (Marion, IL) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the visiting Murphysboro Red Devils (Murphysboro, IL), 9-5 in a non-league test.
With the win, Marion upgrades its record to 2-0 on the season. The Wildcats host Massac County (Metropolis, IL) to battle the Patriots in a non-league test on Friday, March 17. The Patriots come into the test with a record of 1-1. Massac County lost 5-4 in their recent non-league test against Hardin County (Elizabethtown, IL)
With the defeat, Murphysboro falls to 1-1 on the season. The Red devils travel to Monticello (Monticello, IL) to battle the Sages in a non-league test on Saturday, March 18. The Sages come into the test with a record of 1-0. Monticello won 11-1 in their recent non-league test against Villa Grove (Villa Grove, IL)